Tips to open WQL file

Can't open the WQL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WQL files as well as a list of programs that support WQL files.

WQL file extension

File Name Microsoft Office
File Developer Microsoft Corporation
File Category Misc Files

The WQL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WQL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WQL file on each system platform.

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What is WQL file?

The file with the extension WQL is the Misc Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft Corporation. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Microsoft Office is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft Office. This was created by Microsoft Corporation.

How to open WQL file?

The main problem with Microsoft Office is that the WQL file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that WQL files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WQL file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Office

In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Office application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Office in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support WQL files.

Programs to open WQL file

Remember to download programs supporting WQL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Office with WQL files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WQL file still does not use the Microsoft Office program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Office application as the default for handling the WQL file.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Office to the latest version

If, however, after binding Microsoft Office with Microsoft Office there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WQL file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The WQL file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to WQL files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our WQL file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WQL files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the WQL files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged WQL files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft Corporation
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WQL files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the WQL file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WQL file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WQL to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WQL file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.